Five things to know about the Nobel prizes

13 Sept 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Nobel Prizes, awarded since 1901, generally do not permit posthumous recognition, with rare exceptions for deaths occurring between announcement and the December ceremony.
Laureates receive a substantial 10 million kronor and a gold medal, which can fetch significantly more, as seen with Dmitry Muratov's medal selling for $103.5 million.
The prizes' creation is often attributed to a mistaken obituary of Alfred Nobel, which critically labeled him as the 'inventor of dynamite,' inspiring his focus on benefiting humanity.
Beyond its prestigious awards, the Nobel legacy recognized pioneers like Svante Arrhenius, who, in 1903, was the first to theorize global warming from fossil fuel combustion.
While highly esteemed, the Nobel Prizes face competition from newer, often richer awards like the $3 million Breakthrough Prize, which address contemporary scientific fields.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.